Political Quotes

“I wish that these sorts of amendments were unnecessary, but the way this administration plays fast and loose with its interpretation of the law, particularly through these administrative agencies, I am afraid it is necessary to protect a law passed by this Congress in 2006 in recognition of the inherent risk that these four Gulf States have produced so much energy for this country have, and without it, we will have an agency that will take the laws that exist-- even this appropriations bill--and interpret it the way they want to, and this amendment makes it very clear they can't do that, that these four coastal States will retain control over these moneys as it was enacted by this Congress in 2006. Mr. Chairman, I respect the gentlewoman's point of view. I wish it were unnecessary, but given the behavior of this administration through these administrative agencies, I am afraid it is necessary. Mr. Chairman, I ask for the Members to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Byrne). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 34 Offered by Mr. Grayson”